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Managua is the sprawling capital city of Nicaragua. Besides its capital city, which is the administrative center of the country, the department of Managua has many attractions. Its territory has coasts on the Pacific Ocean and also goes through the 'Sierras de Managua' (low mountains) and continues on the wide plains that surround most of Lake Xolotlan (also known as Lake Managua).
The department has famous beaches that are easily reachable and include luxurious or rustic tourist infrastructures. A few of them remain unexplored. Also, Managua has three important natural reserves: the Chiltepe Peninsula with two volcanic lagoons, the El Chocoyero - El Brujo natural reserve, and the Montibelli Natural Reserve, which is famous for being a birdwatching destination.
Managua is quite a spread-out city. Green prevails in the city of Managua. Visitors will find it in boulevards, sidewalks, parks, roundabouts, gardens, courtyards, and neighborhoods...There are trees, plants, and grass everywhere! Either on an airplane or at the highest points of this territory, tourists will always see a large green mantle that usually contrasts with the roofs, streets, and facades of the multiple buildings of the city.
Managua became the capital city in 1852 when the newly independent nation decided to end the eternal competition between the colonial cities of Granada and Leon, which had been capital cities in previous times. However, the title became effective until 1857. Since then, Managua is the largest, most powerful metropolis in Nicaragua.
After the earthquake of 1972, “the new Managua” started building around the old historic center, therefore the city not only has one center but multiple ones. The area that surrounds the Jean Paul Genie roundabout (Galerías Santo Domingo), located in “Carretera Masaya”, 3 miles from my home, is one of them. Here, visitors will find shopping malls, cinemas, restaurants, hotels, banks, offices, universities, and residential areas. This is the most active part of Managua, either during the day or night. Along the same highway, there are multiple entrances to other shopping malls, good restaurants, and popular eateries.
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Managua
Managua is the sprawling capital city of Nicaragua. Besides its capital city, which is the administrative center of the country, the department of Managua has many attractions. Its territory has coasts on the Pacific Ocean and also goes through the 'Sierras de Managua' (low mountains) and continues on the wide plains that surround most of Lake Xolotlan (also known as Lake Managua).
The department has famous beaches that are easily reachable and include luxurious or rustic tourist infrastructures. A few of them remain unexplored. Also, Managua has three important natural reserves: the Chiltepe Peninsula with two volcanic lagoons, the El Chocoyero - El Brujo natural reserve, and the Montibelli Natural Reserve, which is famous for being a birdwatching destination.
Managua is quite a spread-out city. Green prevails in the city of Managua. Visitors will find it in boulevards, sidewalks, parks, roundabouts, gardens, courtyards, and neighborhoods...There are trees, plants, and grass everywhere! Either on an airplane or at the highest points of this territory, tourists will always see a large green mantle that usually contrasts with the roofs, streets, and facades of the multiple buildings of the city.
Managua became the capital city in 1852 when the newly independent nation decided to end the eternal competition between the colonial cities of Granada and Leon, which had been capital cities in previous times. However, the title became effective until 1857. Since then, Managua is the largest, most powerful metropolis in Nicaragua.
After the earthquake of 1972, “the new Managua” started building around the old historic center, therefore the city not only has one center but multiple ones. The area that surrounds the Jean Paul Genie roundabout (Galerías Santo Domingo), located in “Carretera Masaya”, 3 miles from my home, is one of them. Here, visitors will find shopping malls, cinemas, restaurants, hotels, banks, offices, universities, and residential areas. This is the most active part of Managua, either during the day or night. Along the same highway, there are multiple entrances to other shopping malls, good restaurants, and popular eateries.
Neighborhoods
Las Colinas, Estancia Santo Domingo, Carretera Masaya, Galerías Santo Domingo, Walmart, Pricesmart
My home is located in Las Colinas, one of the best residential areas of Managua, in a quiet Five-Stars Private Residence Club, 6 minutes from the new business, shopping, and tourist corridor of Carretera Masaya. (Exact location provided after booking).
Las Colinas Sur
My home is located in Las Colinas, one of the best residential areas of Managua, in a quiet Five-Stars Private Residence Club, 6 minutes from the new business, shopping, and tourist corridor of Carretera Masaya. (Exact location provided after booking).
Sightseeing
15 min (7 miles) - Lake Managua (Spanish: Lago de Managua, [maˈnaɣwa]), also known as Lake Xolotlán (Lago Xolotlán), is a lake in Nicaragua. At 1,042 km², it is approximately 65 kilometers (40 mi) long and 25 kilometers (16 mi) wide. Similar to the name of Lake Nicaragua, its name was coined by the Spanish conquerors, from Mangue (the Mánkeme tribes) and agua ("water"). The city of Managua, the capital of Nicaragua, lies on its southwestern shore.
Lake Managua
15 min (7 miles) - Lake Managua (Spanish: Lago de Managua, [maˈnaɣwa]), also known as Lake Xolotlán (Lago Xolotlán), is a lake in Nicaragua. At 1,042 km², it is approximately 65 kilometers (40 mi) long and 25 kilometers (16 mi) wide. Similar to the name of Lake Nicaragua, its name was coined by the Spanish conquerors, from Mangue (the Mánkeme tribes) and agua ("water"). The city of Managua, the capital of Nicaragua, lies on its southwestern shore.
15 min (7.1 miles) - The Masaya Volcano National Park is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the Pacific region of Nicaragua. The reason is that you can here get in direct contact with its most active crater and its surrounding, as well as with the special flora and fauna in place. The volcano park offers at night, also, a unique scene that amazes the night visitors: the so-called “lava lake” which could be appreciated from the crater border.
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Masaya Volcano
15 min (7.1 miles) - The Masaya Volcano National Park is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the Pacific region of Nicaragua. The reason is that you can here get in direct contact with its most active crater and its surrounding, as well as with the special flora and fauna in place. The volcano park offers at night, also, a unique scene that amazes the night visitors: the so-called “lava lake” which could be appreciated from the crater border.
12 min (5 miles) Tiscapa Lagoon is a lagoon of volcanic origin that formed over 10,000 years ago. It is located in the capital city of Managua in Nicaragua and covers an area of 0.13 km².
Tiscapa Lagoon Natural Reserve
101 8 Calle Suroeste12 min (5 miles) Tiscapa Lagoon is a lagoon of volcanic origin that formed over 10,000 years ago. It is located in the capital city of Managua in Nicaragua and covers an area of 0.13 km².
Just 30 minutes from my home is the Apoyo Lagoon, In the center of the Nicaraguan Pacific coast, in the middle of the long volcanic chain which runs through the country from north to south, there is a wide and extended crater in a form of an inverted cone, and in the center of it, there is one of the most beautiful lagoons in Nicaragua: the Apoyo Lagoon.
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Apoyo Lagoon
Just 30 minutes from my home is the Apoyo Lagoon, In the center of the Nicaraguan Pacific coast, in the middle of the long volcanic chain which runs through the country from north to south, there is a wide and extended crater in a form of an inverted cone, and in the center of it, there is one of the most beautiful lagoons in Nicaragua: the Apoyo Lagoon.
Shopping Centers and Supermarkets
Plaza Once
7 minutes (2 miles) - Shopping Center Plaza Once
9 minutes (3.1 miles) - Galerías Santo Domingo is the biggest shopping mall in Managua. This mall contains a lot of stores and the best restaurants of Managua. It has a lot of space outside and inside for parking. This shopping mall is no just a place to go to buy something, it's a community and entertainment center.
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Galerias Santo Domingo
Rotonda Jean Paul Genie9 minutes (3.1 miles) - Galerías Santo Domingo is the biggest shopping mall in Managua. This mall contains a lot of stores and the best restaurants of Managua. It has a lot of space outside and inside for parking. This shopping mall is no just a place to go to buy something, it's a community and entertainment center.
7 min (2.1 miles) - PriceSmart essentially is Latin America's Costco.
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PriceSmart Carretera a Masaya
7 min (2.1 miles) - PriceSmart essentially is Latin America's Costco.
Supermercado La Colonia - Plaza Once
9 (min) - Supermercado La Colonia, Plaza Once, Carretera Masaya
Supermercado La Unión - Esquipulas
6 min (1.7 miles) Supermarket La Unión
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Supermercado La Unión - Esquipulas
Carretera a MasayaSupermercado La Unión - Esquipulas
6 min (1.7 miles) Supermarket La Unión
Palí Esquipulas
Palí Supermarket close to my home - 5 min (1.4 miles)
Walmart
Handicrafts Market in Masaya - The crafts market in Masaya is a nice place to get your Nicaraguan souvenirs. A friendly setting and lots of small stands with souvenirs that are not very different but that do offer enough variety to find something for everybody back home.
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Masaya market
Calle del MercadoHandicrafts Market in Masaya - The crafts market in Masaya is a nice place to get your Nicaraguan souvenirs. A friendly setting and lots of small stands with souvenirs that are not very different but that do offer enough variety to find something for everybody back home.
Restaurants
You will encounter a wide selection of food around Managua. Managua's international influence has provided the city with a number of alternative dining options.
6 min (1.5 miles) - Casa del Café uses the highest quality coffee as the base for its espresso drinks
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Coffee House
Paseo Del Club6 min (1.5 miles) - Casa del Café uses the highest quality coffee as the base for its espresso drinks
There are two Buffalo Wings restaurants close to my home. One is at Plaza Once (7 min) and another one is at Galerías Santo Domingo (10 min).
Buffalo Wings
There are two Buffalo Wings restaurants close to my home. One is at Plaza Once (7 min) and another one is at Galerías Santo Domingo (10 min).
Porterhouse Steaks
Km 8 Carr. a Masaya7 min (2.1 miles) - Steakhouse
El Churrasco
Pista Jean Paul GenieSteakhouse
9 min (3.1 miles) - Hard Rock is a haven for fans of music, food, and great times. Whether you are down for a Legendary Burger, live music, a Classic Tee, a Rock Star Suite, or the latest collectibles there’s something for everyone.
Hard Rock Cafe Managua
Pista Jean Paul Genie9 min (3.1 miles) - Hard Rock is a haven for fans of music, food, and great times. Whether you are down for a Legendary Burger, live music, a Classic Tee, a Rock Star Suite, or the latest collectibles there’s something for everyone.
9 min (3.1 miles) - At the heart of the Zona Viva, Galerías Santo Domingo, is Don Cándido, a restaurant that combines the tradition of meat with quality wines and excellent service.
Don Cándido Galerias Santo Domingo
9 min (3.1 miles) - At the heart of the Zona Viva, Galerías Santo Domingo, is Don Cándido, a restaurant that combines the tradition of meat with quality wines and excellent service.
Sushi Itto
Carretera a Masaya9 min (3.1 miles) - Japanese cuisine
Shanghai China Bistro
Pista Jean Paul Genie9 min (3.1 miles) - Traditional Chinese food
Xin Tian Di Chinese Restaurant
Subway
5 Carretera a Masaya7 minutes (2.2 miles) - Fast Food
Pizza Hut Ticuantepe
8 min (3.5 miles) Pizza Hut
McDonald´s Masaya
Fast Food Restaurant - 5 min (1.5 miles)
Open space where several food trucks gather to offer you their specialties in an informal environment.
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El Predio Food Park
Open space where several food trucks gather to offer you their specialties in an informal environment.
Ijole Taquería
The best Tacos in Managua
Sports Centers
Centro Sport Slam
A BEAUTIFUL COURSE OF 18 HOLES PAR 72
The Nejapa Golf & Country Club was designed by the famous Mexican firm Yturbe & Asociados in conjunction with the renowned outdoor field architect Rick Elliott. Our Club is made up of imposing facilities open to the spectacular scenery of nature, including a fabulous 18-hole Par72 golf course, with 3 practice zones for long drives, putting, and chipping, we also have a Golf Pro with 20 years of experience that offers group clinics and personalized classes for children, youth and adults that will undoubtedly take your game to another level. We also have a complete golf shop that will cover the basic requirements of every golfer.
REQUEST MORE INFORMATION ABOUT TOURIST PACKAGES, GROUPS HERE ---> https://www.nejapagolfcountry.club/tourism/
Nejapa Golf & Country Club
A BEAUTIFUL COURSE OF 18 HOLES PAR 72
The Nejapa Golf & Country Club was designed by the famous Mexican firm Yturbe & Asociados in conjunction with the renowned outdoor field architect Rick Elliott. Our Club is made up of imposing facilities open to the spectacular scenery of nature, including a fabulous 18-hole Par72 golf course, with 3 practice zones for long drives, putting, and chipping, we also have a Golf Pro with 20 years of experience that offers group clinics and personalized classes for children, youth and adults that will undoubtedly take your game to another level. We also have a complete golf shop that will cover the basic requirements of every golfer.
REQUEST MORE INFORMATION ABOUT TOURIST PACKAGES, GROUPS HERE ---> https://www.nejapagolfcountry.club/tourism/
Historical Old Center of Managua
After the earthquake of 1972, the former center of Managua was destroyed. It was due to this devastating earthquake that Managua nowadays has no real center. New shopping malls and hotels were rebuilt in other locations, which formed the bases for Managua’s dispersed structure.
The old center, however, is still partially intact. Several buildings date from before the earthquake – some used and some unused – and you can easily visit this historical place and stroll around. The most illustrating example is the Catedral de Santiago. This impressive cathedral was not flattened by the earthquake, but it was damaged and abandoned.
The cathedral was closed to the public because the government feared collapsing. You can, however, walk around and get an idea of the importance of this remarkable building. Next to the old cathedral, you will find an impressive building: the National Palace. This building nowadays functions (partially) as a museum, so don’t forget to go in and check out the National Museum.
The Plaza de la República, as this place is called, also houses monuments that commemorate Nicaragua’s heroes like Rubén Darío. You can wander around in the small park where most of the monuments are located.
Teatro Nacional Rubén Darío
Rubén Darío National Theatre
Santiago of Managua Cathedral
2a Avenida N.EPalacio Nacional de la Cultura
4 Calle NorestePalacio de la Cultura